Türkiye says Gaza attacks show Netanyahu has 'no intention of peace'

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry late Sunday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using military force to derail peace efforts, stating that recent attacks on Gaza demonstrate his government has no intention of reaching a settlement with the Palestinians. The statement came as Israeli forces intensified operations in the besieged territory, drawing fresh condemnation from Ankara.

"Netanyahu's sole objective is to displace Palestinians from their homeland and prevent the establishment of peace and stability in the region," the ministry said in a statement posted on its official website. It noted that Netanyahu continues to take steps that undermine the fragile regional balance and sabotage mediation efforts led by countries, particularly the United States.

Escalation fears

The ministry warned that unchecked aggression risks transforming the entire Middle East into a battleground, calling for concerted international pressure on the Israeli leadership. "It has become imperative for the international community to adopt a more determined, consistent and robust stance against Netanyahu's expansionist and militarist approach, which seeks to turn the entire Middle East into a zone of conflict," the statement said.

Calling on all countries that support peace and prosperity for Palestine and the wider region, the ministry urged the international community to act with a shared sense of responsibility and uphold international law and humanitarian values. Ankara has repeatedly criticized Western powers for failing to apply sufficient pressure on Israel to halt its military campaign.